Viral Infections in Pregnancy

2008 ◽  
pp. 513-531
Author(s):  
Jangu E. Banatvala
Keyword(s):  
Viral Infections ◽  
In Pregnancy

VIRAL INFECTIONS IN PREGNANCY

1970 ◽  
Vol 25 (5) ◽  
pp. 447-449
Author(s):  
Dorothy M. Horstmann
Keyword(s):  
Viral Infections ◽  
In Pregnancy

scholarly journals SARS-CoV-2 in Pregnancy: Fitting Into the Existing Viral Repertoire

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roopali Rajput ◽  
Jitender Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Immune System ◽  
Viral Infection ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Preterm Labor ◽  
Viral Infections ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Adverse Outcomes ◽  
Fetal Health ◽  
Fetal Protection ◽  
In Pregnancy

The risk of viral infection during pregnancy is well-documented; however, the intervention modalities that in practice enable maternal-fetal protection are restricted by limited understanding. This becomes all the more challenging during pandemics. During many different epidemic and pandemic viral outbreaks, worse outcomes (fetal abnormalities, mortality, preterm labor, etc.) seem to affect pregnant women than what has been evident when compared to non-pregnant women. The condition of pregnancy, which is widely understood as “immunosuppressed,” needs to be re-understood in terms of the way the immune system works during such a state. The immune system gets transformed to accommodate and facilitate fetal growth. The interference of such supportive conversion by viral infection and the risk of co-infection lead to adverse fetal outcomes. Hence, it is crucial to understand the risk and impact of potent viral infections likely to be encountered during pregnancy. In the present article, we review the effects imposed by previously established and recently emerging/re-emerging viral infections on maternal and fetal health. Such understanding is important in devising strategies for better preparedness and knowing the treatment options available to mitigate the relevant adverse outcomes.

Viral infections in pregnancy

2000 ◽  
Vol 70 ◽  
pp. B2-B2
Author(s):  
G.C. Di Renzo ◽  
G. Clerici ◽  
R. Luzietti
Keyword(s):  
Viral Infections ◽  
In Pregnancy

Viral Infections in Pregnancy – Part 1: CMV, Ebola Virus, Viral Hepatitis, HSV, and HIV

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick Duff
Keyword(s):  
Herpes Simplex Virus ◽  
Herpes Simplex ◽  
Viral Hepatitis ◽  
Ebola Virus ◽  
Viral Infections ◽  
Perinatal Period ◽  
Hiv Management ◽  
Simplex Virus ◽  
Viral Etiologies ◽  
In Pregnancy

A number of viral etiologies contribute to morbidity and mortality in pregnancy and the perinatal period. Here we discuss some of the major viral infections that occur in pregnancy. This review focuses on infections of cytomegalovirus (CMV), viral hepatitis, herpes simplex virus (HSV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV); other viral etiologies are discussed in part 2 of this topic. It is imperative to understand the risks, clinical course, diagnostic methodology, and management of these illnesses. This review contains 1 figure, 8 tables, and 67 references. Keywords: viral infection, pregnancy, prenatal, perinatal, cytomegalovirus, Ebola virus, viral hepatitis, herpes simplex virus, HIV, management

Case 39

2020 ◽  
pp. 269-276
Author(s):  
Katie Jeffery
Keyword(s):  
Viral Infection ◽  
Viral Infections ◽  
Parvovirus B19 ◽  
Adverse Outcomes ◽  
Varicella Zoster ◽  
Parvovirus B19 Infection ◽  
Diagnostic Approaches ◽  
In Pregnancy

Viral infection in pregnancy can lead to adverse outcomes for both the mother and the foetus. This chapter examines the steps to be taken on exposure to viruses associated with rash illness in pregnancy. Consideration is given to the important points in the history, which viral infections are of concern in pregnancy (varicella-zoster, parvovirus B19, rubella, measles, and Zika), the possible outcomes of infection, diagnostic approaches, and the management of a confirmed case of Parvovirus B19 infection.

Viral Infections in Pregnancy

1985 ◽  
Vol 64 (2) ◽  
pp. 167-173 ◽  
Author(s):  
Esko Taina ◽  
Pentti Hänninen ◽  
Matti Grönroos
Keyword(s):  
Viral Infections ◽  
In Pregnancy

Identification of viral infections in pregnancy by assay of (2′–5′)-oligo-isoadenylate synthetase

1985 ◽  
Vol 10 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 279-286 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alex Schoenfeld ◽  
Jardena Ovadia ◽  
Chanoch Levavi ◽  
Shmuel Nitke ◽  
David Wallach ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Viral Infections ◽  
In Pregnancy

scholarly journals Is the Host Viral Response and the Immunogenicity of Vaccines Altered in Pregnancy?

Antibodies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 38
Author(s):  
Zainab Saeed ◽  
Orene Greer ◽  
Nishel Mohan Shah
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Viral Infections ◽  
Vaccine Development ◽  
Chronic Illnesses ◽  
Maternal Immune System ◽  
Clinical Protection ◽  
Maternal Immune Response ◽  
Respiratory Viral Infections ◽  
Pandemic Vaccine ◽  
In Pregnancy

The intricacy of the maternal immune system arises from its ability to prevent a maternal immune response against a semi-allogenic fetus, while protecting the mother against harmful pathogens. However, these immunological adaptations may also make pregnant women vulnerable to developing adverse complications from respiratory viral infections. While the influenza and SARS pandemics support this theory, there is less certainty regarding the clinical impact of SARS-CoV-2 in pregnancy. In the current COVID-19 pandemic, vaccine development is key to public preventative strategies. Whilst most viral vaccines are able to induce a seroprotective antibody response, in some high-risk individuals this may not correlate with clinical protection. Some studies have shown that factors such as age, gender, and chronic illnesses can reduce their effectiveness and in this review, we discuss how pregnancy may affect the efficacy and immunogenicity of vaccines. We present literature to support the hypothesis that pregnant women are more susceptible to respiratory viral infections and may not respond to vaccines as effectively. In particular, we focus on the clinical implications of important respiratory viral infections such as influenza during pregnancy, and the pregnancy induced alterations in important leukocytes such as TFH, cTFH and B cells, which play an important role in generating long-lasting and high-affinity antibodies. Finally, we review how this may affect the efficacy of vaccines against influenza in pregnancy and highlight areas that require further research.

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